{"id":28072,"date":"2020-04-17T15:38:45","date_gmt":"2020-04-17T19:38:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.patsfans.com\/patriots\/blog\/?p=28072"},"modified":"2020-04-17T15:38:45","modified_gmt":"2020-04-17T19:38:45","slug":"stephon-gilmore-signs-with-jordan-brand-teammates-look-for-gear-hookup","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.patsfans.com\/patriots\/blog\/2020\/04\/17\/stephon-gilmore-signs-with-jordan-brand-teammates-look-for-gear-hookup\/","title":{"rendered":"Stephon Gilmore Signs With Jordan Brand, Teammates Look For Gear Hookup"},"content":{"rendered":"

On Wednesday, New England Patriots<\/strong><\/a> cornerback and reigning Defensive Player of the Year Stephon Gilmore was formally announced<\/a> as the newest member of Jordan brand.<\/p>\n

Gilmore took part in a Q&A session with the company following the announcement, here’s a few notable takeaways.<\/p>\n

On letting his game speak for itself.<\/p>\n

“I wouldn\u2019t say I\u2019m quiet, but I just like to focus on my game. I feel like if I focus more on my game and my opponent, I\u2019ll be the better player and not have any distractions. I let my game do the talking. I keep everything in my head, work hard, prepare hard and study hard. Once I\u2019m on that field, there are no friends for me, doesn\u2019t matter who it is.”<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

On the importance of preparation and being a student of the game.<\/p>\n

“That\u2019s one big thing about me. I\u2019m the player I am today because of my preparation and how I study my opponents. There probably aren\u2019t any of my opponents\u2019 plays that I haven\u2019t watched on film. And I practice hard. I make more plays in practice than I make in a game. The game is the easy part.”\u00a0<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

Where did Gilmore’s sense of leadership come from?<\/p>\n

“I\u2019m the oldest of six kids, so I always had to lead the way. I always had to lead by example, and I try to translate that onto the football field. Anybody in my locker room, especially the corners, will tell you that I\u2019m willing to teach them everything I know. I try to help as much as I can, because eventually, I won\u2019t be playing anymore. I want those guys to have great careers and do the same thing for the next generation.”<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

(You can read the full announcement and more of Gilmore’s Q&A HERE<\/a>.)<\/strong><\/p>\n

A few teammates later took part in some funny ribbing of Gilmore following the announcement, most were expecting some free gear.<\/p>\n

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Between @BumpNrunGilm0re<\/a> and @zeus30hightower<\/a> the defense gonna need some gear! (Jmac) https:\/\/t.co\/w5iOYp3gGl<\/a><\/p>\n

— Devin&Jason McCourty (@McCourtyTwins) April 15, 2020<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n